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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Historic Federal Building: 350 W. 6th
Street - Second-Floor Council
Chambers.
December 16, 2024 at 6:30 PM
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Wethal, Farber, Roussell, Cavanagh, Sprank, Resnick, Jones
WORK SESSION
5:15 P.M. - Greater Dubuque Development Corporation - Retail Strategies
Findings and Recommendations
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation will be presenting along with Retail
Strategies their findings and recommendations for opportunities to enhance the retail
and hospitality sectors in the community.
REGULAR SESSION
6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT ITEMS
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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council Proceedings of December 2, 2024; Five Flags Civic Center Advisory
Commission of September 9, 2024; Historic Preservation Commission of October
17, 2024; Long Range Planning Advisory Commission Draft Minutes of November
20, 2024; Park and Recreation Commission of November 12, 2024; Resilient
Community Advisory Commission of October 3, 2024; Proof of Publication for City
Council Proceedings of November 4, 2024.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Lois Kamp for vehicle damage; Laura Schroeder for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
3. Disposition of Claims
City Attorney advising that the following claims have been referred to Public Entity
Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Sierra
Eversoll for vehicle damage; Bryn Kittle for vehicle damage; Laura Schroeder for
vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
4. Approval of City Expenditures
City Manager recommending City Council approval for payment of City
expenditures.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer to make
certain payments of bills that must be paid and approved for payment in
accordance with City procedures
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5. Kohl's Department Store 2023 & 2024 Property Tax Appeal Stipulation of
Settlement Approval
Senior Counsel recommending approval of the Stipulation of Settlement for a 2023
and 2024 property tax appeal filed by Kohl's Department Store, Inc. for their
property located at 2595 NW Arterial.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
6. Temporary Agreement Between the City of Dubuque and ITC Midwest, LLC to
Operate an Electric Transmission System in the City of Dubuque
Senior Counsel recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution
approving the temporary Agreement authorizing ITC Midwest, LLC to operate an
electric transmission system in the City of Dubuque until the franchise agreement
takes effect but no later than June 30, 2025.
RESOLUTION Approving An Agreement Between The City Of Dubuque And ITC
Midwest, LLC To Operate An Electric Transmission System In The City Of
Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
7. Public, Educational, and Governmental (PEG) Access Equipment Grant
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Program and PEG Channel Guidelines Updates
City Manager recommending City Council approval of changes to the policies and
procedures related to the Public, Educational, and Governmental (PEG) Access
Equipment Grant Program and guidelines for Dubuque’s PEG channels as
attached.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
8. FY2025 Main Street Iowa Program Agreement
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution approving the
Program Agreement among Dubuque Main Street Ltd., the City of Dubuque, and
the Iowa Economic Development Authority.
RESOLUTION Approving An Agreement By And Among The Iowa Economic
Development Authority, Dubuque Main Street, Ltd. And The City Of Dubuque
Providing For The Dubuque Main Street Program In The City Of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
9. State of Iowa Business Financial Assistance Contract among Universal Tank
& Fabrication Inc., the City of Dubuque, and the Iowa Economic Development
Authority
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution approving
Economic Development Assistance Contract 25-HQJP-006 by and among
Universal Tank & Fabrication, Inc., the City of Dubuque, and IEDA for an
investment of approximately $4,925,000 for the expansion of its operations in
Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Approving The Contract For State Business Financial Assistance
By And Among Universal Tank & Fabrication Inc., The City Of Dubuque, Iowa, And
The Iowa Economic Development Authority
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
10. FY24/PY23 End-of-Year Review for the Community Development Block Grant
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
City Manager providing information to summarize an End-of-Year Review the City
of Dubuque received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) regarding the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
funds for FY24/PY23.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
11. Lead & Healthy Home Program Grant Agreement
City Manager recommending City Council accept the Lead and Healthy Homes
Program Grant awarded to the City of Dubuque in the amount of $5,197,053 to
administer the Lead and Healthy Homes Program, partnering with Visiting Nurses
Association to help evaluate the health needs in the home, and authorize the
Mayor to execute the agreement.
RESOLUTION Resolution Authorizing The City Manager Or His Designee To
Execute An Agreement And Any Further Documents Required For The Execution
Of The Lead And Healthy Homes Grant Award
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
12. Request for Approval of Pet Licensing Service RFP
City Manager recommending City Council approval to publish a Request for
Proposal (RFP) and solicit proposals for a Pet Licensing Service in the Health
Services Department Animal Control Activity.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
13. Acceptance of Certain Subdivision Improvements in Silver Oaks Estates #3
(Phase 2 of Silver Oaks Subdivision)
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution accepting
certain public improvements in Silver Oaks Estates # 3 (Phase 2 of Silver Oaks
Subdivision).
RESOLUTION Accepting Public Improvements in Silver Oaks Estates # 3 (Silver
Oaks Phase 2), in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
14. Union at the Marina, LP Property Right of Way Plat and Dedication for
Proposed Parking Lot Improvements on Hawthorne Street
City Manager recommending City Council approve the Acquisition Plat of Lot A of
Lot 1-2 of Block 2 in River Front Subdivision No. 3, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
which provides additional right of way needed to accommodate the proposed public
parking lot improvements on Hawthorne Street.
RESOLUTION Approving the Acquisition Plat of Lot A of Lot 1-2 of Block 2 in River
Front Subdivision No. 3, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
15. Approval for Amendment #2 with Vidl Solutions
City Manager recommending City Council approval to issue a second amendment
to the contract with Vidl Solutions in the amount of $157,800.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
16. Signed Contract(s)
Tschiggfrie Excavating, Co. for the Broadway Sanitary Sewer Improvements
Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
17. Drug and Alcohol Policy - DBA The Jule
City Manager recommending City Council adopts and approves the Drug and
Alcohol Policy for the City of Dubuque Transit Division (DBA) The Jule.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
18. Approval of Retail Alcohol Licenses
City Manager recommending City Council approval of retail alcohol licenses as
submitted.
RESOLUTION Approving applications for retail alcohol licenses, as required by
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City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and License Regulations,
Chapter 2 Liquor Control, Article B Liquor, Beer and Wine Licenses and Permits
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
19. Approval of Retail Tobacco, Tobacco Products, Alternative Nicotine
Products, Vapor Products, and Device Permit Applications
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the retail tobacco, tobacco
products, alternative nicotine products, vapor products, and device permits as
submitted.
RESOLUTION Approving Applications For Retail Tobacco, Tobacco Products,
Alternative Nicotine Products, Vapor Products, And Device Permits, As Required
By Iowa Code 453A.47A And Senate File 345
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date
indicated.
1. Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on a Proposed Development Agreement
with Dubuque and Jackson County Habitat for Humanity
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution setting a
public hearing for January 6, 2025, on the proposed Development Agreement by
and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Dubuque and Jackson County Habitat
for Humanity.
RESOLUTION Fixing The Date For A Public Hearing Of The City Council Of The
City Of Dubuque, Iowa On A Development Agreement By And Between The City
Of Dubuque, Iowa And Dubuque And Jackson County Habitat For Humanity,
Including The Proposed Issuance Of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue
Grant Obligations Relating Thereto And Providing For The Publication Of Notice
Thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for January 6, 2025
2. Setting a Public Hearing on a Proposed Purchase Agreement by and between
the City of Dubuque and Theisen’s Warehouse, LLC providing for the Sale of
City-owned Real Estate
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution setting a
public hearing for January 6, 2025, on a proposed Purchase Agreement by and
between the City of Dubuque and Theisen’s Warehouse, LLC providing for the sale
of City-owned real estate.
RESOLUTION Intent To Dispose Of An Interest In City Of Dubuque Real Estate By
Sale To Theisen’s Warehouse, LLC Pursuant To A Purchase Agreement By And
Between The City Of Dubuque And Theisen’s Warehouse, LLC And Fixing The
Date For A Public Hearing Of The City Council Of The City Of Dubuque, Iowa On
The Purchase Agreement And Providing For The Publication Of Notice Thereof
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for January 6, 2025
3. Proceedings to Set Public Hearing on the Issuance of Not to Exceed
$24,250,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025ABC
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for January 6, 2025, on
the proposition of selling not to exceed $24,250,000 in General Obligation Bonds.
RESOLUTION Setting The Date For Public Hearings On Proposals To Enter Into
General Obligation Loan Agreements And To Borrow Money Thereunder
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for January 6, 2025
4. Dubuque Gate & Pump Station Flood Mitigation (16th St Detention Basin)
Initiate Public Bidding Process and Setting Date for a Public Hearing
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing
the public bidding process through the advertisement for bids; setting a public
hearing for January 21, 2025; and preliminarily approving the proposed plans,
specifications, form of contract, and construction estimate of $25,400,000.00 for
the Dubuque Gate & Pump Station Flood Mitigation (16th St Detention Basin)
project.
RESOLUTION Preliminary Approval Of Plans, Specifications, Form Of Contract,
And Estimated Cost; Setting Date Of Public Hearing On Plans, Specifications,
Form Of Contract, And Estimated Cost; And Ordering The Advertisement For Bids
For The Dubuque Gate & Pump Station Flood Mitigation (16th St Detention Basin)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for January 21, 2025
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. Boards and Commission Appointments
Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting.
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through June 30, 2025 (Vacant Business Professional, lives or
works inside cultural district term of Robins)
One, 3-Year term through June 30, 2026 (Vacant Public Member 3 term of Riedel)
One, 3-Year term through June 30, 2027 (Vacant Business Professional Term of
Neuhous)
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Applicants:
Business
Professional,
lives or works
inside cultural
district
6/30/25 Term
Public
Member 3
6/30/26
Term
Business
Professional
6/30/27
Term
David Barba, 2400 Central Ave. X X
Gail Chavenelle, 1155 Kelly Ln. X X
Aaron Hefel, 515 1/2 W. 8th St. X X X
Bree Hernandez, 1298 Locust St. X X X
Jessica Ochoa, 1970 Hale St. X X
Equity and Human Rights Commission
One, 3-Year term through January 1, 2027 (Vacant term of Sampson-Brown)
Applicants:
DeLano Cain-Watson, 994 Patricia Ann Dr.
Traci Phillipson, 2120 Rhomberg Ave
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Residents are invited to address the City Council on the following agenda items.
Please come to the podium and state your name and address when the item you
wish to speak to is being considered.
1. Resolution Approving a Proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal
Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Area, Version 2024.3
Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt the
resolution approving an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan, Version
2024.3, for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Area, and City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving The Amended And Restated Urban Renewal Plan For
The Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Area, Version 2024.3
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
PUBLIC INPUT
At this time, anyone in the Council Chambers may address the City Council on the
Action Items on the agenda or on matters under the control of the City Council.
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Residents are asked to approach the podium and state their name and address before
proceeding with their comments. Individual remarks are limited to 5 minutes and the
overall Public Input period is limited to 30 minutes. Under the Iowa Open Meetings Law,
the City Council can take no formal action on comments given during Public Input which
do not relate to Action Items on the Agenda.
ACTION ITEMS
These are items where discussion is held by the City Council - public comments
are not allowed except where authorized by the Mayor.
1. Adoption of the 2024 Chaplain Schmitt Island Development Plan
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the resolution approving the 2024
Development Plan for Chaplain Schmitt Island.
RESOLUTION Adopting A Development Plan For Chaplain Schmitt Island
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
2. Iowa Amphitheater on Schmitt Island Project Bid Package No. 2 (Utilities,
Paving & Amphitheater Stage) Award Public Improvement Contract Project
Code: 5575000022
City Manager recommends awarding the public improvement contract for the Iowa
Amphitheater on Schmitt Island Project - Bid Package No. 2 to Conlon
Construction Co. of Dubuque, IA in the base bid amount of $8,169,000.00 and due
to savings in the award of Bid Package No. 1 and No. 2, include in the bid award
Amenities 1-4 & 7 in the amount of $1,104,538.00 for a total award of
$9,273,538.00.
RESOLUTION Awarding Public Improvement Contract For The Iowa Amphitheater
On Schmitt Island Project – Bid Package No. 2 (Utilities, Paving & Amphitheater
Stage)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
3. Resolution Approving an Amended and Restated Development Agreement
with Walter Development, LLC
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution approving
the Amended and Restated Development Agreement with Walter Development,
LLC.
RESOLUTION Approving An Amended And Restated Development Agreement By
And Between The City Of Dubuque, Iowa And Walter Development, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
4. Ruby Sutton Building 2nd Floor Renovation Project - Award Public
Improvement Contract Project No. 5565000021
City Manager recommending City Council award the Public Improvement
Construction Contract for the Ruby Sutton Building 2nd Floor Renovation Project to
Portzen Construction, Inc. in the base bid amount of $739,000.00 and the alternate
bid #1 elevator for the total bid award of $1,034,000.000 through adoption of the
attached resolution.
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RESOLUTION Awarding Public Improvement Contract For The Ruby Sutton
Building 2nd Floor Renovation Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5. Leisure Services Comprehensive Master Plan Consultant Selection Approval
and Authorization of Contract
City Manager recommending City Council approval of Kimley-Horn for the Leisure
Services Comprehensive Master Plan and authorize the City Manager to negotiate
and execute the contract for services.
RESOLUTION Authorizing The City Manager To Negotiate And Execute A
Contract With Kimley-Horn For The Leisure Services Comprehensive Master Plan
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
6. Hawks Goodmann & Associates Independent Contractor Agreement
City Manager recommending City Council approval to contract with Hawks
Goodmann & Associates to assist with strategic partnerships at the federal level.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
7. Controlled Livestock Grazing Ordinance Amendment
City Clerk recommending that the City Council adopt the ordinance amendment on
Controlled Livestock Grazing to provide greater flexibility in grazing timeframes and
ensure consistent terminology.
ORDINANCE Amending City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances Title 7 Police, Fire
And Public Safety, Chapter 6 Animal Control, Article A Miscellaneous Provisions,
Section 7-6A-2 Restrictions On Maintaining Livestock
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
8. Ordinance No. 52-24-A Correcting the Title of Ordinance No. 52-24
City Manager recommending City Council approve Ordinance 52-24-A which
amends Ordinance 52-24 to correct the Ordinance title by removing property from
the division of revenues in the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Area.
ORDINANCE Amending Ordinance No. 8-22, As Amended, Providing That
General Property Taxes Levied And Collected Each Year On All Property Located
Within The Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District Of The City Of Dubuque,
County Of Dubuque, State Of Iowa, By And For The Benefit Of The State Of Iowa,
City Of Dubuque, County Of Dubuque, Dubuque Community School District, And
Other Taxing Districts, Be Paid To A Special Fund For Payment Of Principal And
Interest On Loans, Monies Advanced To And Indebtedness, Including Bonds
Issued Or To Be Issued, Incurred By Said City In Connection With The Amended
And Restated Urban Renewal Plan For The Greater Downtown Urban Renewal
District, To Correct The Title Of Ord. No. 52-24 By Removing Certain Property
From the Division Of Revenues
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
9. Ordinance No. 53-24-A Correcting the Title of Ordinance No. 53-24
City Manager recommending City Council approve Ordinance 53-24-A which
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amends Ordinance 53-24 to correct the Ordinance title by adding the Hawthorne
Street Subarea and the Locust Street Subarea to the division of revenues in the
Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Area.
ORDINANCE Amending Ordinance No.52-24-A, As Amended, Providing That
General Property Taxes Levied And Collected Each Year On All Property Located
Within The Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District Of The City Of Dubuque,
County Of Dubuque, State Of Iowa, By And For The Benefit Of The State Of Iowa,
City Of Dubuque, County Of Dubuque, Dubuque Community School District, And
Other Taxing Districts, Be Paid To A Special Fund For Payment Of Principal And
Interest On Loans, Monies Advanced To And Indebtedness, Including Bonds
Issued Or To Be Issued, Incurred By Said City In Connection With The Amended
And Restated Urban Renewal Plan For The Greater Downtown Urban Renewal
District, To Correct The Title Of Ord. No. 53-24 By Adding The Hawthorne Street
And Locust Street Subareas To The Division Of Revenues
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
10. Proposed Ordinance change to update the rental license cycle to two- years
City Manager recommending City Council approve an update to Ordinance 14-1J-3
Rental licenses, to implement a two-year rental license cycle.
ORDINANCE Amending City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances Title 14 Building
And Development, Chapter 1 Building Codes, Article J Property Maintenance
Code, Section 14-1J-3 Rental Licenses
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
11. Work Session Request: Capital Improvement Projects GIS Application
City Manager recommending City Council schedule a work session at 6:00 p.m. on
January 21, 2025, to introduce the Capital Improvement Projects GIS application.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate – Chapter 21.5(1)(c),(j)
Code of Iowa
ADJOURNMENT
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at the City Clerk's Office at ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org or by mail to 50 W. 13th Street,
during regular business hours.
This notice is given pursuant to Chapter 21, Code of Iowa, and applicable local
regulations of the City of Dubuque, Iowa and/or governmental body holding the meeting.
Written comments regarding the above items may be submitted to the City Clerk's
Office at ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org or by mail to 50 W. 13th St., Dubuque, IA 52001,
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